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The UK’s arms-to-Saudi quagmire: from tragedy to farce

Despite a June court decision barring the UK Government from approving arms sales to Saudi Arabia, the UK’s International Trade Secretary has admitted to granting two licences in violation of the ruling. Roy Isbister argues that this is yet another example of how the current UK system is fundamentally flawed.

INGO statement on attacks in Dhamar that killed and injured scores of people

A letter by a group of INGOs, including Saferworld, on attacks in Dhamar, Yemen

The WarPod Ep #4: We Need to Talk About Yemen

In this episode, the Remote Warfare Programme's Liam Walpole is joined by Marwa Baabbad, Director of ORG's Strategic Peacebuilding Programme, to discuss the UK's policy towards Yemen and the impact of its security partnership with Saudi Arabia on the country.

The WarPod Ep #2: Yemen, Drones and International Law

In March, after a long legal battle between three Yemenis and the Federal Republic of Germany, a German court decided that Germany must ensure that support provided by a US military base in Germany to the US’ drone campaign in Yemen complies with international law.

Taiz revisited: city of lights

In 2016 we reported how community groups in Taiz, Yemen were improving safety by installing solar panels and lights in Al-Muthafar district. Two years later, we return to see how the initiative has changed lives.

Closing ceremony marks the end of Yemen women’s project

To mark the end of our women's project in Yemen, a celebration ceremony was held in Aden to review the impact of the work.

Enhancing women’s role in peace and security in Yemen

Saferworld statement on bus strike in Saada, Yemen

Saferworld’s Yemen team condemns the horrifying airstrike on a school bus in the Saada governorate.

Letter to UK Foreign Secretary urging condemnation of airstrike on a school bus in Saada, Yemen

A letter by a group of NGOs, including Saferworld, urging UK Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt to condemn an airstrike on a school bus in Saada, Yemen.